APLS and SOUN Options Show Significant Volume Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 09 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- APLS Options Activity: Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc (APLS) has seen an options volume of 16,269 contracts today, representing approximately 1.6 million underlying shares, which accounts for 69.7% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Volume Put Options: Within APLS, the $25 strike put option expiring on January 16, 2026, has traded 7,553 contracts, equivalent to about 755,300 shares, suggesting an increased bearish sentiment among investors regarding the stock's price trajectory.
- SOUN Options Activity: SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) has recorded an options volume of 139,006 contracts today, translating to approximately 13.9 million underlying shares, which is 62.1% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, reflecting significant market interest in its potential volatility.
- High Volume Call Options: For SOUN, the $12 strike call option expiring on January 9, 2026, has seen 14,680 contracts traded, representing around 1.5 million shares, indicating a bullish outlook among investors regarding the stock's price increase.
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Analyst Views on APLS
Wall Street analysts forecast APLS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for APLS is 43.25 USD with a low forecast of 22.00 USD and a high forecast of 117.80 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.070
Low
22.00
Averages
43.25
High
117.80
Current: 23.070
Low
22.00
Averages
43.25
High
117.80
About APLS
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutic compounds to treat diseases with high unmet needs through the inhibition of the complement system. SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) is the Company’s approved treatment for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GA). Its EMPAVELI (pegcetacoplan) is for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Its Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for the treatment of adults with PNH who are anemic after treatment with a C5 inhibitor for at least three months. Systemic pegcetacoplan has also been approved for the treatment of PNH in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions. Systemic pegcetacoplan is marketed under the trade name EMPAVELI in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Australia and Aspaveli in the European Union, Japan and the United Kingdom.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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